The Investigation Begins (LIOLI9)

Started with the loop, tried it with violins, and this is what came of it...
I was quite impressed with myself actually. :) I like how the strings, percussion, piano, and brass work together to create a certain feeling.

I've never used a loop like this in a song before, so I learned a lot from it. Inspires me to make my own loop in the future, and try to create a song of my own out of it.

Re: michael2
My worry was that all these instruments and melodies might make this a bit too muddy. Had a terrible time mixing this. Glad it worked out though, for the most part. I'm glad you thought it all fit together. :)

Re: MarkHolbrook
Neither would I. Honestly, I was surprised as well. Sometimes the music just feels like it writes itself. After trying violins, I wrote the percussion, and that really created the style, and drove the rest of the piece for me. Thanks so much!

Re: DeputyDoofy
Thanks! When I brought the piano in, combined with the percussion, and low string build up, in the beginning, all I could think of was NCIS. That was the feeling I got... specifically TV oriented, with a investigative spirit. I think it needs some work, but I'm very pleased with it.

Wonderful, Wonderful!
The loop is there, but the sounds are just magnificent and so is the composition. Has the real feel of cinematic film score. You should be very proud of yourself on this one.
Bravo!
Stephen

Re: sschedra
I am very proud. Maybe more happily surprised. :) The cinematic film score style was definitely a conscious goal. I'm glad to have succeeded, and that, more importantly, you enjoyed it. Thanks for listening!

Very nice
Great sounds and they all go so well together. Good to read that you learnt from this challenge, I always do esp when it comes to listening to other peoples verions. Thats why I love this challenge. Short and sweet mix, and enjoyed very much.

Re: Diviner
Thanks so much. So happy to hear you enjoyed it. I can't wait to listen to yours and everyone else's take on this loop! So cool how completely different directions can come from one starting point. That's why I love music.

Re: SmokeyVW
I usually reply to everyone's comments on my work, but man was I surprised to see so many comments after just a day! Thanks for listening and taking the time to write your take on this. Urgency, and importance: you're absolutely right. I couldn't pinpoint it in words myself. Thanks!

Ye Gods
where did you find something this dramatic and urgent out of a dance loop? I hear the NCIS feel, but it also puts me in mind of Freedom Fighters by Two Steps From Hell (if yer not familiar, it was used in the third Star Trek trailer this summer. Breathtaking, sweeping epic sound)

Your use of the orchestra is inspired - the piano traces the dogged perseverence of the determined imvestigators while the horns and strings punch the urgency and deadlines of time running out. What a ride.

a symphony
it creates drama in the mind. there is not much time. she is at the top, and he is at the bottom. it seems impossible to get to the top in time. he gets partway up and must switch to the stairs. then switch to a fire escape. it will be very close. oh. the music stopped. did he save her? i must watch the movie. 0x0

Investigation
sigh ... i missed so many of these in late August as i was on vacation, so i'm trying to go back and catch up now. you did a very fine job with that wacky loop - your use of the orchestral instruments is first rate! i'm glad you impressed yourself, you certainly impressed me!